The character of John Rajeski, played by Saul Stein, was named for one of the producers' assistants for six years, John Rajeski.
The character of Susan Rajeski is played by Carlene Watkins who was also a regular cast member appearing in every episode of The Tortellis (1987), the only other spin off of Cheers (1982) other than Frasier (1993).
Due to pre-production timing and structural similarities this show is believed to have influenced the creation of one of the same year's biggest comedy movies ; the parallel titled Liar Liar (1997) where the profession of central role switched from Psychiatry to Lawyer.